Admissions Specialist

Dakota State University is seeking applications for a full-time Admission Specialist in the Enrollment Services Office. The successful candidate for this position will play a vital role within the University to help it reach its enrollment goals and will continuously strive to develop new student recruitment strategies as part of a dynamic admission and recruitment team.

Responsibilities:

• Representing DSU at college fairs, high school visits, professional conferences, and public events.
• Facilitate communication between the institution, students and their families through print, email, phone, social media, and web channels.
• Conduct campus visits and registration appointments with new students and their families and will provide counseling regarding their financing options.
• Responsible for a recruitment territory and will manage the associated travel, student contact history, and necessary follow-up through software applications provided by the university.

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

• Management of the student-based phone outreach program or the advisement of the Student Ambassador organization.
• Manage admission’s social media accounts.
• Coordination of dual credit application and registration.
• Serve as the athletic liaison by collaborating with athletic teams to assist with the enrollment of committed student-athletes.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Ability to travel as required by the position.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits package – including paid time off, health and retirement benefits
• Life and disability insurance options
• Reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities
• Professional liability coverage

How to Apply:

DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three references.

Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Dakota State University:

DSU is located in Madison, South Dakota in the southern lakes region of the state. The region boasts a wealth of outdoor sports and a life-style possible only in smaller towns and rural communities. Madison is just a 50-minute drive from Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota.

Dakota State employees receive a comprehensive and flexible benefits package including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, and life and disability insurance options. Other benefits include reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities. DSU also provides professional liability coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

DSU is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. E-Verify, EOE